The Internet makes it easier than ever to find cheap used cars. Car prices can be compared, features examined, even purchases made on sites like eBay motors and independent car sites. Avoid the sucker bets by keeping a few things in mind.
The first thing to remember is that just because something is online doesn't mean it's true. People trust newspapers too much, and the same goes for the web. Not everything on the radio or television is true. The Internet is no different. Promises can be fabricated, as can proof of those promises. Unscrupulous individuals flock to the web. All the signs of a bad deal can be hidden in the remote world of the Internet. Photoshop lets people air brush out defects like bad paint. And all too often people purchase used cars online, as is, without taking any of the usual used car buying precautions. It doesn't mean everyone is lying or that every deal is a bad one, but don't go in with closed eyes.
Let a good mechanic look at a used car before the purchase. Take it to a garage. Get a mechanic to take a look for you if you won't see the car before the deal is complete. Many mechanics offer a remote inspection service. Never rely on the word of the dealer. An independent opinion is best. Often $50 now can save a lot more money later.
Consider the bottom line price, not financed payments. Even if the salesman keeps telling you about low monthly payments, ask for the price. Dealers often use the financing to add a few dollars to the price, so don't use their finance company. Go in with your own financing or better yet save up to pay cash for the used car. And when you pay cash, demand a discount.
It is possible to buy cheap used cars. There is a lot of help for buyers. Keep your head to avoid bad deals.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Cheap Used Cars
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